Live Life Clearly With ADHD

Join host, Summer Christiansen, Parenting Coach for parents with ADHD tweens and teens, as she give actionable & practical tips on parenting your ADHD kiddo. This podcast will empower you and teach you how to work together with your ADHD teen while also being authentic to yourself.

Doing Yoga & Creating a Mindfulness/Meditation Practice With ADHD 04/27/2023

Doing Yoga & Creating a Mindfulness/Meditation Practice With ADHD Mindfulness and meditation are huge pieces of the Yoga practice. Infact, Yoga is not just an exercise class but essentially is a mindfulness practice. If you've ever been in an ADHD circle when the word meditation or mindfulness comes up you almost always hear, "I could never sit still for that long!". Today in my conversation with Taucha Post, certified Yoga Instructor and owner of ADHD Yoga, we talk about how and why it is in fact possible for someone with ADHD to create a mindfulness and or a meditation practice. You'll find out how it benefits your ADHD brain, can increase focus, and improve your self talk and emotional well being. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/26657619

Making Fitness a Lifestyle, Not An End Goal 04/20/2023

Making Fitness a Lifestyle, Not An End Goal Working out almost always has a reason behind it. You want to loose weight, change your physique or look more toned for your upcoming high school reunion. Wouldn't it be nice if exercise was more like brushing your teeth is? An every day occurence that we don't usually question. Learn how to make fitness part of your everyday in my conversation with Maria, personal trainer and fitness expert for people with ADHD @addandfit on instagram. Learn ways to stay consistent and accountable for your everyday fitness. Exercise is not just for weight loss but part of your lifestyle. Also, learn why spiking your dopamine levels (buying new workout clothes or eating dessert as a reward) too soon before or after a workout can sabatoge your progress. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/26382885

A How-To Guide for ADHD Moms for Building a Self Care Routine to Prevent Burnout 04/06/2023

A How-To Guide for ADHD Moms for Building a Self Care Routine to Prevent Burnout Join me for this discussion on Burnout Prevention, with . Izzie is a popular content creator with over 80k followers on Instagram: . Among many other things, Izzie is also an ADHD mentor and currently runs an accountability membership program, Learn the best ways for ADHD moms to create an intentional self care routine to not only help prevent burnout but will also recharge you when you've reached your limit. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/26382858

Tips for Parents to Set Boundaries With ADHD or Autistic Tweens and Teens (CH Replay: 2/15/22) 03/30/2023

Tips for Parents to Set Boundaries With ADHD or Autistic Tweens and Teens (CH Replay: 2/15/22) Today in the ADHD Parenting Club in Clubhouse, we discuss what boundaries are and how the set them with our kids, tweens, teens and even our loved ones and family members who may not that understand our parenting. from my heart to yours!! /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/26382573

Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) & Imposter Syndrome 03/21/2023

Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) & Imposter Syndrome CLUBHOUSE REPLAY: ADHD Parenting Club: October 2022 ADHD Awareness month Join Sherri Lojzer and I as we discuss the ins and outs of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and it's connection to ADHD. If you've ever been the victim of your ADHD tween or teen's intense rage or explosive overreactions, or their extreme emotional sensitivity, this episode is for you! We help you understand the reason behind it all and how to help them work through it. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/26297451

5 WAYS TO BE YOUR TEEN'S SAFE SPACE 02/16/2023

5 WAYS TO BE YOUR TEEN'S SAFE SPACE How can we be a safe space for our kids and teens to come to when they have problems with mental health or ADHD? Today we chat with, , a coach for mothers, a host for the and creator of her growing community on that supports parents of teens with mental health and neurodiverse challenges. Cheryl bravely shares her journey and expert advice on mothering kids with different needs and provides ways in which we can build trust and work together with our kids and teens. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/25919820

Partnership Over Parenting ADHD 01/20/2023

Partnership Over Parenting ADHD What if I told you that you could help your ADHD tween or teen thrive without them having to change or fix a single thing! Yep! It's possible. No more endless reminding, constant nagging, fights about homework or battles about phone time! Listen in to get the scoop on what you can do to help your ADHD child! to access your free training: How to Motivate Your ADHD Tween/Teen !! /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/25681482

How Parents Can Help ADHD Teens 12/20/2022

How Parents Can Help ADHD Teens How can we let go of expectations & allow our ADHD teen to have wins that will build self confidence? Today we chat with ADHD Teen coach, as she expands on the 3 things your teen wants and how you can help! We discuss letting go of expectations & giving our ADHD teen space, honoring their decisions and allowing them to claim ownership of their challenges. Kelly focuses on teaching her students about the brains executive function to help them manage their academics and ADHD; this encourages ownership and allows for negotiation and partnership with the ADHD teen. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/25388277

The Complex ADHD Parenting Journey 11/15/2022

The Complex ADHD Parenting Journey Today I partner with Sherri Lojzer, of to chat about the complicated paths of parenting neurodiverse kiddos. We discuss ADHD teen drivers, parenting adult children, shifting outdated parenting perspectives, , Emotion regulation and much, much more! Stay tuned for the Summer & Sherri ADHD Empowerment Series coming this November to the PODCAS! We do deep dives into all "the things" both adult and adolescent ADHD. You can also check out Sherri & I's powerful conversations over in from our October, ADHD Awareness Series. Be sure to become a member of both the and Sherri's, while you're there! /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/24910842

An ADHD Success Story 10/20/2022

An ADHD Success Story Come on in and listen to my chat with friend and successful business owner, Tyler Dorsey. Tyler is the owner of , a practice that provides coaching services for kids and adults with ADHD. She & I met when we did our ADHD coach training at the in 2018 and became fast friends. Today we will ride with her on what she calls, “the hot mess express”! She describes her ADHD journey to finding the tools she needed to navigate her life and find success on the hot mess express! /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/24752742

How To Not Freak Out 12/21/2021

How To Not Freak Out REPLAY: ADHD Parenting Club on Clubhouse /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/21815054

Being Authentic In Your Parenting 12/16/2021

Being Authentic In Your Parenting REPLAY: ADHD Parenting Club on Clubhouse /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/21814241

Detaching Yourself From the Outcome 12/09/2021

Detaching Yourself From the Outcome If your child's behavior is not improving, even when you've modeled & taught them, it does not mean that you aren't doing it right. What they do with the things you teach them is not a result of parenting failure. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/21814112

Letting Go of Expectations & Not Accountability 12/02/2021

Letting Go of Expectations & Not Accountability Just because we change/lower or expectations does not mean we absolve our kids from accountability. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/21814979

Planning For Triggers During the Holidays 11/11/2021

Planning For Triggers During the Holidays Learn tips on how to plan ahead to make your holidays run smoothly. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/21814754

How to Support Your ADHD Child 07/28/2021

How to Support Your ADHD Child Today I interview Yakini Pierce, ADHD advocate and parent. She has foster a huge ADHD space online and she is full of knowledge! We discuss how to partner with your ADHD child, strategies for accomplishing tasks, fostering a sense of independence, and knowing when to ask for help. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/19951553

Living Uncertain With OCD 06/30/2021

Living Uncertain With OCD This special mental health episode highlights the courageous journey of teen, Jenna Christensen. After struggling with an eating disorder, coming out as a lesbian, suicide attempts, & other mental health challenges, she was diagnosed with OCD. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/19660910

ADHD & Comorbidity 06/10/2021

ADHD & Comorbidity My interview with Chante Franco was like sitting on the couch, hanging with a dear friend! We talk about her kiddos' ADHD diagnosis, in addition to her own ADHD and PTSD. We discussed everything from how her childhood experiences influenced when she got her children diagnosis with ADHD, to finding your people, to deciding when you need to just ask someone else to help you parent. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/19421150

Releasing the ADHD Stigma 05/20/2021

Releasing the ADHD Stigma AnnMarie Espina is an ADHD Coach for Entrepreneurs. She helps ADHD entrepreneurs let go of the negative stories they hang onto around their ADHD. Her insight helps us lean into a broader focus on the positive aspects of ADHD. As parents of of neurodiverse kiddos we can help them find success, regardless of the sea of false ideas and stigmas around ADHD. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/19171751

Helping Teens With Mental Health Challenges 05/12/2021

Helping Teens With Mental Health Challenges Tamu Lewis is a parent support coach, mental health advocate and founder of the non profit, LTY Foundation, which she founded after losing her brother to suicide in 2013. Her brother struggled in silence with Bipolar Disorder, never sharing with his friends or coworkers. This has strongly influenced her passion for mental health advocacy in schools, communities and organizations. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/19073801

Helping ADHD Kids To Be Independent 04/28/2021

Helping ADHD Kids To Be Independent Dr. Molly Oshea is a pediatrician and parenting coach helping parents approach their child or teen's ADHD and neurodiverse challenges, with a fresh perspective. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/18870698

Positive Psychology and Conscious Parenting 04/15/2021

Positive Psychology and Conscious Parenting Your parenting approach for a neurodiverse child can require you to see their life through an unorthodox view. Today Stacey Sellar and I discuss the important opportunities Conscious Parenting allows us. You will take away 4 actionable steps you can take to find less stress and more joy in parenting your ADHDer. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/18730700

Partner Conflict with Covid-19 07/22/2020

Partner Conflict with Covid-19 Join me today as I talk about the lessons I've learned about conflict during COVID-19. Learn how to be okay with unresolved conflict, how discomfort can actually serve us, and how to have the conversation when you and your partner disagree about the quarantine/pandemic. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/15318203

Bipolar & Mental Health with Keirstyn Secord 06/04/2020

Bipolar & Mental Health with Keirstyn Secord Bipolar Disorder can often be overlooked because of their similarities to ADHD. Studies show that thirty percent of ADHDers will have a mood disorder in their lifetime. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/14702675

Conflict Resolution With Kids During Quarantine 05/27/2020

Conflict Resolution With Kids During Quarantine Today is an interview with Dr. Sharon Saline. She teaches us how to communicate and negotiate with our kids and teens by using Reflective Listening and giving them a sense of autonomy through Directed Free Choice. We discuss how to get on the same page as your partner and meet in the middle with struggles you may be having during through the quarantine. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/14593340

Running Your Family Like a Successful Business 05/04/2020

Running Your Family Like a Successful Business Today I interview David Kozlowski, a licensed therapist and host of the parenting podcast, Light the Fight! David and Heidi Swapp produce a podcast to share his relationship philosophy and how to develop a true partnership of trust with their teenagers. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/14262776

Day One Digital Journaling App 02/13/2020

Day One Digital Journaling App Today I interview Elli Kennedy of my FAVE digital journaling app, Day One! Day One has over 10 MILLION downloads and a 4.8 rating on the Apple Store! They have also been nominated as Apple Store's Editor's Choice, App of the Year, and received the Apple Design Award. I have used Day One since 2013 and they continue to improve their user platform and enrich the journaling experience. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/13131221

EPISDOE 16: HUMAN CONNECTION 02/06/2020

EPISDOE 16: HUMAN CONNECTION Join us today for an interview with Molly Bice Jackson, a keynote speaker and Child Loss Survivor. She shares her story of the loss of her sweet daughter, Lucy and how the power of human connection got her through the most tragic experience of her life. /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/13041560

EPISODE 15: What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew 01/16/2020

EPISODE 15: What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew Today I interview Dr. Sharon Saline, a licensed clinical psychologist. She helps families navigate through the confusing maze of diagnoses to successful interventions and connections. She is an author, lecturer, and workshop facilitator. I mett Sharon at the CHADD conference in St. Louis after the presentation on her book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: In our podcast interview we discuss the 5 C's in her book and it's practical application to help parents aid in our ADHD child's success! /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/12770870

EPISODE 14: BOOK: Hi It's Me, I Have ADHD 01/10/2020

EPISODE 14: BOOK: Hi It's Me, I Have ADHD Today I am joined by speaker, author, reading specialist, and ADHD advocate, Katelyn Mabry. She is the author of the children's book, /episode/index/show/livelifeclearly/id/12694559

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